Introduction to TV drama

 


Watch the BBC trailer for season 2 of our CSP - His Dark Materials:



Now answer the following questions:


1) How does this His Dark Materials trailer meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

It has 
Dramatic narrative, Specific technical codes, Ensemble cast, stereotypical 'stock' characters.

2) What genre (or genres) are suggested by this His Dark Materials trailer?
Thriller, Action

3) What kind of characters and narratives are introduced in this trailer?
Main Characters. Teenagers. Adults (antagonists).

4) What settings appear in the trailer?
A city, labs, sea side/cliffs, forests

5) Who do you think the target audience for His Dark Materials is? Give reasons for your answer.
I think older teenagers and adults are targeted. This is because there is a lot of action which isn't really suitable for younger audiences and its a bit gory. 



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